June 27, 2026
News
Galindo goes to State
Coffee County Central High School Junior Christian Galindo was elected to be the State President of SkillsUSA Tennessee at the recent State Leadership and Skills Conference held by the organization.
Local realtor warns of recent property scam attempt
Local realtor Jimmy Jernigan warns the public that he was recently approached by emails from a person attempting to fraudulently list property the person did not own.
Law Enforcement abandons plans for Judicial Commissioner supervisor
An ongoing move by the Coffee County Law Enforcement Commission to create a Judicial Commissioner Supervisor position was derailed when the board was informed that state law would prevent it.
Former Southern Inn office rebuild in the works
What was the Southern Inn office will soon be a 6,000 square foot retail space according to a site plan presented during the April 20 Manchester Planning Commission meeting.
Hugh Doak loved Manchester and its community
He never held public office, yet he served the people of Coffee County for over 50 years. He never had children of his own, but those who knew him when they were children remember his kindness and generosity. He was never formally a preacher, yet he established a church that thrives to this day. He was Hugh Doak.
Jones named 2026 Manchester Good Scout Award recipient
Coffee County resident Denton Jones was named 2026 Manchester Good Scout Award during the Good Scout Event on April 9 at The Church@117.
Government employee charged with theft
A judicial commissioner has been bound over to the grand jury on theft charges for allegedly lying on her time card.
Initial city 2027 budget estimates show $1.5 million deficit
Mayor Joey Hobbs told the Manchester Finance Committee during the April 22 meeting that the city could be looking at a $1.5 million deficit in the upcoming year’s budget draft that he intends to present at the Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting.
Man killed in fall at Old Stone Fort
A Nashville man hiking with his girlfriend at Old Stone Fort Park fell to his death this past Thursday, losing his balance as he swatted at an insect before plummeting over 20 feet over a cliff.
Jenny Anthony announces re-election for Circuit Court Clerk
Jenny Anthony has announced her reelection campaign for Coffee County Circuit Court Clerk. Her announcement reads as submitted: Dear Citizens of Coffee County,